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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,224.48, 10,837.11 and 2,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,224.48, 10,837.11 and 2,030.76 is: 3,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,224.48 : 10,837.11 = 2,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,224.48/10,837.11 = 2,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,224.48x = 10,837.11 × 2,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,224.48x = 22,007,569.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,007,569.50/7,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.25

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